WD Red Pro WD161KFGX 16 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

WD Red Pro WD161KFGX 16 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

For the Demands of Big Business

Designed specifically with medium or large scale business customers in mind, WD Red™ Pro drives are available for up to 24-bay NAS systems. Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24x7 environments, WD Red™ Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

Exclusive NASware™ 3.0 Technology

Our exclusive advanced firmware technology, NASware™ 3.0, enables seamless integration, robust data protection and optimal performance for NAS systems operating under heavy demand. Built into every WD Red™ Pro hard drive, NASware 3.0's advanced technology improves storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability.

Built for Optimum NAS Compatibility

WD Red™ Pro drives with NASware™ technology takes the guesswork out of selecting a drive. Optimized for NAS systems, our unique algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments. Simply put, a WD Red™ Pro drive is one of the most compatible drives available for NAS enclosures. But don't take our word for it. WD Red™ Pro drives are a reflection of extensive NAS partner technology engagement and compatibility-testing.

Larger NAS Bay Shock Protection

WD Red™ Pro drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that automatically detects subtle shock events and dynamic fly height technology which adjusts each read-write function to compensate and protect the data. This combination of technology further protects the drives in larger 24-bay NAS environments and helps increase hard drive reliability.

• Offers larger storage base capacity with maximum efficiency


• Internal drive type for maximum efficiency and dependability


• With 16 TB capacity you have ample space for storing millions of images, hundreds of hours of video or for music lovers, up to a million songs


• Have data stored faster with SATA/600 interface that optimizes burst performance


• Experience rapid processing speed with 256 MB cache buffer


• 3.5" form factor allows hassle-free and easy usage with increased efficiency